Chapter 14: Snakes Are So Cute, How Could You Eat Them...

"Don't worry, I'm here for you."

Ye Feng smiled gently, then took out a black pill and handed it to Xiao Wu, saying, "This is a Stealth Pill. After taking it, it will completely erase the residual Soul Beast aura on you. Even a Titled Douluo won't be able to detect it."

After speaking, Ye Feng directly placed the pill into Xiao Wu's hand.

"Ah, r-really? Is this possible?"

Xiao Wu looked at the small pill in her hand with surprise, feeling a bit puzzled.

After all, in all her years of living, she had never heard of such a thing existing.

"As the Young Master of Soul Beasts, would I lie to you? This is a secret formula I developed. Just try it and you'll see," Ye Feng said with a serious expression.

Of course, the pill had no real effect; it was just something he casually made by kneading herbs together.

As for the effects he mentioned, they naturally came from the Lexical Trait.

He had previously obtained quite a few lottery draws, and with a guaranteed ten-draw, he had managed to get a Lexical Trait for Xiao Wu — [Aura Concealment (Purple)].

This Lexical Trait allowed Xiao Wu to completely hide her Soul Beast origin aura, preventing even Titled Douluo-level experts from sensing it.

The reason why Soul Beasts in human form were exposed was because the compressed "Hundred Thousand Year Origin" energy was too powerful. Even after compression, it remained a significant energy source that could be easily detected by Titled Douluo.

However, once a Soul Beast in human form reached the level of a Soul Saint, they could suppress this special fluctuation, completely masking their Soul Beast aura and becoming indistinguishable from humans.

The Lexical Trait Ye Feng gave to Xiao Wu allowed her to achieve this effect immediately, completely concealing her Soul Beast aura.

Shrek Academy would inevitably fall apart sooner or later, and when that happened, the timeline would be disrupted. Ye Feng didn't want Xiao Wu to be caught and eaten prematurely.

In the future, when he ventured into the human world, he would need a maid, and this little rabbit seemed quite suitable.

"Hmm... my origin aura, it's really gone!!!"

Soon, Xiao Wu noticed the "effect of the pill." The Soul Beast origin aura that had been constantly emanating from her was now completely hidden!

For a moment, Xiao Wu's eyes sparkled with admiration as she looked at Ye Feng. Not only was he incredibly powerful and had a terrifying background, but he could also concoct pills, directly solving the biggest problem she had faced since taking human form!

Such a strong, handsome, and capable man was so much better than Tang San! Thinking back to the strange feelings she once had for Tang San, Xiao Wu realized how childish she had been back then.

Perhaps it was because, at the time, Tang San was the only male she had encountered, and her perspective had been too narrow.

It wasn't until she met Ye Feng that she truly understood what it meant to be a real man.

"Alright, since everything's fine now, let's sit down and have something to eat. You can also tell me about the human world," Ye Feng waved his hand, signaling for Xiao Wu to sit down and join him for some roasted meat.

Of course, he wasn't really interested in hearing her stories; he simply wanted to boost her favorability, much like completing an NPC quest in a game.

After all, he would need Xiao Wu's help in the future.

"Wait, this roasted meat isn't..."

As Xiao Wu held a skewer of roasted meat in her hand, she suddenly noticed something odd.

"Indeed, the flesh and blood of the Phoenix-Tailed Crested Serpent is not only delicious but also greatly beneficial for cultivation," Ye Feng nodded.

In this world, the resources for a Soul Master's cultivation are limited to just a few types.

Pills, rare natural treasures, and the simplest of all—Soul Beast flesh and blood.

Pills and rare natural treasures are expensive, so most Soul Masters consume Soul Beast flesh and blood, which enhances strength and nourishes vitality.

Normal academies provide their students with such nutritional meals. The higher one's cultivation level, the higher the age of the Soul Beast flesh required.

However, Shrek Academy is too poor to afford such luxuries.

"But the serpent is so cute, why would you eat it..."

Xiao Wu immediately frowned, looking at Ye Feng with confusion.

Ye Feng is clearly the Young Master of Soul Beasts, yet he still consumes Soul Beast flesh and blood. Isn't that too much...

She, Xiao Wu, would rather die than eat the flesh of her own kind! "In the world of Soul Beasts, the weak are the food of the strong. Do you think all Soul Beasts are herbivores like you?"

"For example, the Phoenix-Tailed Crested Serpent is a powerful hunter that specializes in eating rabbits. It can devour an entire nest in one meal. Do you still think it's cute?" "I know you've made many friends in the Star Dou Great Forest, but that's only because of your status as a hundred-thousand-year Soul Beast. They are willing to befriend you and show kindness."

"Look at those ten-year rabbits, hundred-year rabbits. If they dare to appear before carnivorous Soul Beasts, they'll turn into a pile of warm dung the next day."

Ye Feng lectured without holding back.

Soul Beasts are divided into carnivores, herbivores, and omnivores.

The Soft Bone Charm Rabbit clan, to which Xiao Wu belongs, is purely herbivorous, at the bottom of the food chain, and the favorite prey of all carnivores...

The reason Xiao Wu can befriend other carnivores is solely because she is a hundred-thousand-year Soul Beast.

Or rather, it's because of her mother—no, more accurately, her never-seen "father"—who laid the foundation for her.

Xiao Wu's father must have been an incredibly powerful Soul Beast.

Otherwise, her mother wouldn't have been able to cultivate to a hundred-thousand-year level.

And Xiao Wu certainly wouldn't have grown to that level either.

Of course, even though Xiao Wu is a hundred-thousand-year Soul Beast, her combat power is actually quite weak.

But because she has the Titan Giant Ape and the Sky Blue Bull Python by her side, she thrives in the Star Dou Great Forest.

In reality, however, the Star Dou Great Forest is an extremely cruel place, where the strong prey on the weak, and hunters are everywhere.

In the eyes of powerful Soul Beasts, the weak are merely food.

Only the strong are considered their equals.

If every carnivorous Soul Beast were as kind as Xiao Wu, they would have starved to death long ago...

Of course, humans are the common enemy of all Soul Beasts, and that will never change.

"But... I..."

Xiao Wu was left speechless, her face flushed red.

Everything Ye Feng said was true, and she had already realized it, but she had been too afraid to accept it.

"Moreover, you're now a human. In the future, you'll need to follow your companions in hunting Soul Beasts. When your companions are attacked by Soul Beasts, will you just stand by and do nothing?"

Ye Feng's words were sharp, striking directly at Xiao Wu's heart.

"No... I wouldn't..."

Xiao Wu thought of such a scenario and gently shook her head.

"Then eat it. This is your test."

Ye Feng stood up and spoke in a commanding tone.

"Ah... why are you so domineering... Fine, I'll eat it..." Xiao Wu pouted slightly. Although she said this, her heart was pounding wildly, and a faint blush appeared on her delicate face.

Clearly, Ye Feng's domineering behavior had struck a chord with Xiao Wu's preferences.

Perhaps it was because of Ye Feng's "domineering" attitude, or perhaps it was because he mentioned that the Crested Phoenix-Tailed Snake loved to eat rabbits...

In the end, Xiao Wu overcame her fear and gently opened her cherry-like mouth, taking a bite of the skewer in her hand.

The moment the roasted meat entered her mouth, Xiao Wu was completely stunned.

Her dark red eyes widened instantly, bursting with a dazzling brilliance! Tears even began to well up...

"It's... it's so delicious, wuwu... aowu... how can it be this delicious..."

Xiao Wu bit the end of the skewer and pulled hard, stuffing all the roasted meat into her mouth. Oil and saliva slowly dripped from the corners of her lips...

Oh my... it's so fragrant!

(End of Chapter)